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Information & Leisure
AARP
The nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older provides
this online portal as an important source of information for older Americans. Elderhostel
Elderhostel is a not-for-profit travel organization that provides worldwide
learning adventures for people 55 and over...all at exceptional
values.
SeniorNet
This online community for older adults provides access to and education
about computer technology and the Internet.
Thirdage
Thirdage is an online magazine with entertaining and informative
articles.
Health & Nutrition
Meals on Wheels
Burlington County Nutrition Program
PO Box 6000
Mt. Holly, NJ 08060
Phone: 609-702-7054
Fax: 609-265-3725 Camden
County Nutrition Project & MOW
915 Haddon Avenue
Camden, NJ 08002
Phone: 856-338-0601
Fax: 856-338-8955
Mercer Co. Nutrition Project for Elderly
640 S. Broad Stl, Rm 227
Trenton, NJ 08650
Phone: 609-989-6650
Medicare
Look up a variety of publications and information from this government
healthcare program for seniors over the age of 65.
Merck
Manual of Geriatrics
Use this highly esteemed geriatric medical reference book to look up
health topics. You may search for entries using the table of
contents, index or search feature.
PDR.net
The Physician's Desk Reference is the most trusted publication for information about drugs and medications. Use
their online Getting Well Network for a streamlined version.
The County Library and all branches have
the latest copy of this publication.
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General Resources
Burlington
County's Office on Aging
Located in the county's Human Services Facility at 795 Woodlane Road in Westampton
(609-265-5069), it provides information, assistance and outreach services to
seniors in a variety of areas: legal aid, transportation,
Meals-on-Wheels, home health services,
adult day care and more . . .
Eldercare
Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the US Administration
on Aging. The service connects those in need of assistance to local
agencies and community organizations. Also
visit the The
National Family Caregiver Support Program, another
program by the Administration of Aging.
ElderWeb
This extensive portal provides thousands of reviewed links to
long term care information as well as a searchable database of organizations and
an expanding library of articles and reports, news, and events.
FIRSTGOV for Seniors
This official government search engine designed for seniors will help
locate federal level offices, programs and policies.
New
Jersey Division of Senior Affairs
New Jersey's services and programs, with a directory of offices and
a toll-free telephone hotline number.
SeniorLaw
This site provides information to senior citizens, their families,
attorneys, and social workers about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid,
estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled.
Social Security Administration
Use Social Security Online to keep up with news, look up benefit or other information, get applications and lots more...
Volunteering
- Library
Volunteer Program
- Volunteer
Center of Burlington County
- Volunteer
Match- use their zip code search to find area volunteer opportunities.
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